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Johnson Brothers has been providing, exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.\nWe are searching for a high energy and motivated Purchasing Agent I. And it might just be you! This is an opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced organization purchasing and managing suppliers for a wine, spirits, THC, and beer distributor. You will be responsible for managing the acquisition of products, services and works from external sources to procuring the best possible cost to meet the needs of the organization in terms of quality and quantity, time, and location. You will be primarily responsible for planning, strategic sourcing, costs, and managing the procurement of all product and services.\nThis is a hybrid position in office 3x a week at our St. Paul office.\nJob Responsibilities:\nAdminister and manage the purchasing process of goods and services for each category group.\nArrange transportation of purchase orders, both domestic and international, to minimize cost and maximize efficiency.\nTrack and measure sourcing strategies against key performance indicators (KPIs).\nDevelop and assist in creating and executing sourcing strategies.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, create subsequent business direction and strategy to plan and forecast inventory need.\nIdentify, implement, and monitor cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives.\nFacilitate communication and coordination of purchasing matters with other departments, divisions, and senior management.\nReview inventory levels against target goals for portfolio.\nProcess product invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment.\nEnter new products and materials into company systems accurately.\n Qualifications and Requirements:\nCollege degree required: focus in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administrative, Management or another related field preferred.\n1-2 years procurement experience a plus.\nDemonstrated initiative, urgency, and strong customer relationship management skills.\nExcellent verbal, written, and listening communication abilities.\nKnowledge of imports and international trade (preferred).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer applications.\nStrong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nTeam-oriented with strong collaboration skills.\nProficient in basic mathematics and data accuracy.\nThe expected pay range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. 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